Pandit Kishan Maharaj (3 September 1923 – 4 May 2008) was an Indian tabla player who belonged to the Benares gharana of Hindustani classical music.

Maharaj also performed alongside celebrated tabla maestros like Samta Prasad (his uncle), Alla Rakha, and Karamatullah Khan.

Known as an excellent accompanist, Maharaj was extremely versatile and capable of playing with any accompaniment, be it with the Sitar, Sarod, Dhrupad, Dhamar or even dance.

This includes: In 1947, Maharaj married Veena Devi, the daughter of Anokhelal Mishra's older brother.

[6] He was married to Beena devi, niece of a Tabla maestro of the Benaras Gharana, Pandit Anokhe Lal Mishra.